Microduct Cable Global Market Report 2026

Microduct cable is a compact, lightweight fiber optic cable designed for installation within small conduits known as microducts. It is utilized for high-speed data transmission in telecommunications networks, providing easy installation and scalability for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and other broadband applications.

The primary types of microduct cable are single-mode and multi-mode. Single-mode fiber allows light to travel along a single path or mode, typically featuring a small core diameter of about 8-10 microns. The main duct types include flame retardant, direct install, and direct burial. Various materials such as glass, plastic, high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, low-density polyethylene, and others are used, deployed across underground, underwater, and aerial environments. These cables serve multiple end users, including telecommunications, power utilities, defense or military, industrial, medical, and other sectors.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have affected the microduct cable market by increasing the cost of imported raw materials and components, particularly in regions dependent on international suppliers such as asia-pacific and europe. The rise in production costs has impacted segments like high-density polyethylene and single-mode cables, slowing deployment in large-scale ftth projects. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing investments and innovation in alternative materials, providing opportunities for cost optimization and supply chain diversification.

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The microduct cable market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.34 billion in 2025 to $4.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for broadband connectivity, expansion of ftth networks in urban areas, cost-effective deployment of fiber optics, adoption of advanced telecommunications infrastructure, rising use of data-intensive applications.

The microduct cable market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing need for rural broadband connectivity, adoption of 5g and next-gen networks, increasing smart city projects, expansion of cloud-based services, rising demand for iot and connected infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include compact & lightweight cable design, fiber-to-the-home (ftth) expansion, easy installation & scalability, high-speed data transmission, microduct infrastructure adoption.

The rising demand for high-speed internet access is projected to drive the growth of the microduct cable market in the coming years. High-speed internet access refers to fast and dependable internet connectivity that enables quick data transmission and smooth online experiences. This growing demand is largely fueled by the increasing consumption of video streaming services such as YouTube and Netflix, which require stable, high-speed connections to deliver uninterrupted content. Microduct cables facilitate high-speed internet by securely housing fiber optic cables that transmit data efficiently, enabling the easy installation and expansion of reliable internet networks for residential, commercial, and mobile use. For example, in December 2024, a report from the Federal Communications Commission, a U.S. government agency, revealed that from December 2022 to December 2023, residential mobile connections with full internet access data plans increased by approximately 2.9%, reaching 340 million. As a result, the growing need for high-speed internet is contributing to the expansion of the microduct cable market.

Leading companies in the microduct cable industry are developing advanced solutions such as ultra-high-density blown fiber cables to improve broadband connectivity and streamline fiber network installations. These cables are capable of holding a large number of fibers in compact dimensions and are installed using air-blowing techniques. For instance, in February 2024, Prysmian Group, an Italy-based cable manufacturing company, introduced Sirocco Extreme 864 Fibers, an innovative blown fiber cable designed for microduct installations. This product allows deployment within 12 mm inner diameter microducts and achieves a fiber density of 11.3 fibers per mm, setting a new industry benchmark. Built using Prysmian's BendBright-A2 200 µm single-mode bend-insensitive fiber, the cable performs reliably in confined spaces while maintaining signal quality. Its blown installation method enhances the speed and cost-efficiency of deploying high-speed broadband, particularly in densely populated or space-constrained areas.

In April 2023, HellermannTyton, a UK-based manufacturer of cable protection and connectivity components, acquired Hohle for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition was aimed at expanding HellermannTyton's offerings in fiber-optic infrastructure by incorporating Hohle's expertise in microduct manufacturing, enabling the company to better address the growing global demand for high-speed network connectivity. HOHLE OU is an Estonia-based company specializing in the production of fiber optic cable microducts.

Major companies operating in the microduct cable market are Sterlite Technologies Limited, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Prysmian Group S.p.A., Corning Incorporated, CommScope Holding Company Inc., Nexans S.A., Fujikura Ltd., LS Cable & System Ltd., Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc., Polycab India Limited, Hexatronic Group AB, OFS Fitel LLC , Dura-Line Corporation, Clearfield Inc., Emtelle UK Limited, Norden Communication, SAMM Teknoloji, Orient Cables (India) Pvt. Ltd., Nestor Cables Ltd., Melbye Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the microduct cable market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the microduct cable market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the microduct cable market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The microduct cable market consists of sales of microduct fiber optic cables, air-blown fiber cables, and ultra-lightweight high-density cables. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Single-Mode; Multi-Mode
• 2) By Duct Type: Flame Retardant; Direct Install; Direct Burial
• 3) By Material Type: Glass; Plastic; High-Density Polyethylene; Polyvinyl Chloride.; Low-Density Polyethylene; Others Material
• 4) By Deployment: Underground; Underwater; Aerial
• 5) By End-Users: Telecommunication; Power Utilities; Defense Or Military; Industrial; Medical; Others End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Single-Mode: G.652D Single-Mode Microduct Cable; G.657A1/A2 Bend-Insensitive Single-Mode Microduct Cable; Dry Core Single-Mode Microduct Cable; Gel-Filled Single-Mode Microduct Cable
• 2) By Multi-Mode: OM1 Multi-Mode Microduct Cable; OM2 Multi-Mode Microduct Cable; OM3 Multi-Mode Microduct Cable; OM4 Multi-Mode Microduct Cable
• Companies Mentioned: Sterlite Technologies Limited; Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.; Prysmian Group S.p.A.; Corning Incorporated; CommScope Holding Company Inc.; Nexans S.A.; Fujikura Ltd.; LS Cable & System Ltd.; Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.; Polycab India Limited; Hexatronic Group AB; OFS Fitel LLC ; Dura-Line Corporation; Clearfield Inc.; Emtelle UK Limited; Norden Communication; SAMM Teknoloji; Orient Cables (India) Pvt. Ltd.; Nestor Cables Ltd.; Melbye Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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